Signet Marigold

Tagetes tenuifolia

Golden marigold

Tagetes tenuifolia is a half-hardy annual bedding plant with very attractive yellow and orange flowers. The flowers are edible and can be used as a garnish while the aromatic foliage has a slight citrus scent. The flowers give a warm sunny feeling that is right at home in a seasonal bedding display. Due to its short lifecycle, it can be used to great effect as a filler plant in a herbaceous border until the perennials have reached an adequate size.

Planning

Difficulty

Easy

Flowering time

Summer

Propagation

Seed

Sow indoors from February with a light covering of compost. The seed should germinate within 2 weeks. Prick out into separate pots once they are large enough to handle and plant out after the last frost.